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Need to collect judgement

Asked on Oct 27th, 2014 on Breach of Contract - Kentucky
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I won a judgment from an individual for around 2,000.00. I can't locate the person and they will not answer the phone # I was given. What amount should I expect to spend to pay to get someone to collect for me?
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Appellate Practice Attorney serving New York, NY
Generally, collection matters like this are handled on a contingency basis, that is you pay only a percentage of what you collect.  The percentage can vary depending on a number of factors, including the size and the age of the debt, but would probably fall somewhere in the 25% to 40% range.
Answered on Oct 27th, 2014 at 3:06 PM

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